An infant remains calm when her mother exits the room,leaving her with a stranger.When the mother returns,the infant ignores her.According to Ainsworth,this infant is displaying the _______ attachment style.
A)anxious-resistant
B)anxious-avoidant
C)secure
D)insecure

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The described behavior of the infant indicates an avoidant attachment style, in which the infant appears indifferent towards their caregiver and may avoid them upon their return. This is different from a secure attachment style, in which the infant seeks proximity and comfort from their caregiver upon their return. An anxious-resistant attachment style involves the infant being upset when their caregiver leaves and ambivalent or resistant when they return, and an insecure attachment style can refer to either avoidant or anxious-resistant patterns of behavior.

An Infant Remains Calm When Her Mother Exits the Room,leaving